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I am learning to drive my model t and have a couple of questions.

1. My model t as with many t’s wants to run forward when cranking. I’ve jacked it up or put wheel chokes in place to keep that from happening. Can the car be started with the parking/emergency brake engaged.

2. I have big feet so operating one lever and three pedals in a tight...

I wonder if it’s possible to tow a Model T in neutral please ?

It will be going less than one mile to my local garage for final inspection and adjustments before I hit the road !!

Thanks from a newbie in New Zealand 🤗

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Every time while driving my grease cap on the fan hub untwists and falls off. No matter how tight I twist it on it is missing after a tour. How can I keep it on ?

Finally getting around to advertising my Frontenac single overhead Cam race car. If you want to really go fast you can't beat a single overhead cam Frontenac powered machine for speed....... and finishing a race. Faaasssst and ready to race, $25,000.00. More pictures on request.

Ed aka #4

According to the AACA forum it was a hot time for opening day in Green field today.
Someone had their camper burn to the ground. Hope it wasn’t one of our guys. And hope no one was hurt.
Looks like luck it was opening day cause no one was parked close to it.

Hhowdy, Can anyone tell me if a early (up to 21) lower steering column to frame mnt is the same as the later with the exception of the number and size of the bushings. It seems like my 26 roadster is always in need of that bushing replacement and I am thinking that maybe the earlier mount with twice as much bushing surface would last longer, any...

I enjoyed rereading this post and thought others might enjoy checking it out to.

See you there! Jeron Takacs, Seamus Hnat and myself are en-route to Hershey! Currently driving through Ohio.

I have a 1922 touring and lately I have had an issue with it running on magneto. I start it and warm it up and switch to magneto. It runs well for about 20-30 minutes. Then it starts spitting, sputtering and backfiring and then it will shut down.

When it will run on magneto, I have checked the magneto with a lightbulb and increased the RPMS and...

The cork gasket from the vendors leaks too much. It is destroying the paint on my tank.
If there is a neoprene one out there I am willing to try it.

Hubs are 40$ea plus the ride I have a ton of them

hubs 1.jpg hubs 2.jpg hubs 3.jpg ]For Sale: 26-27 wire wheels and hubs. Five wheels and hub set. Local pickup only. Located in Central Wisconsin. $950

Here is a set of hubs for sale.
One rear hub will need studs installed.

$450 plus shipping or best or better offer.

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Looking for 2 rear wire wheel hubs for. 1926. Would rather use wire wheel hubs vs. adaptors. These are model T wheels, not model A wheels.

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Effective December 7, 2020 we are moving. Our new address will be 1118 Jennings Avenue Petoskey, Michigan 49770. Please send me a private email on this Forum or call our old number 859-881-1677, you will hear a message with our new contact information. I will reply if you ask for me to call you back. I am doing this to avoid placing my new...

Hi all, I've got an 09 mother inlaw roadster body at Kim Dobbins that I need shipped to Nevada City area. ( 1 hour above Sacramento). Would easily fit in the back of a pickup bed. Anyone heading this way have room?

I've been helping a friend with information on his original 1915, and here is where I'm at. We are working on ORIGINAL throttle rods that go through the block. What I've found out is the material is 7/32 diameter, and this size was used throughout the entire Model T production. It also appears the alloy has a high nickel content, and was made from...

So on my 1919 runabout, the fan has seized for the second time in the span of 15 miles worth of engine run time. I’ve found that it does free up if I loosen the center shaft but I’d prefer to not have to fix it every 15 miles. Is there something I’m doing wrong, the fan spins freely when I put it on and then locks up and melts the belt before I...

Does anyone have any info on Strong Hold small drum brakes? Jim

FOR SALE
1903/1906 Olds Replica
Excellent appearance and mechanical condition
Electric start
Modern engine
New tires and tubes
I never drove it more than 1 mile
Stored on jacks in a climate controlled garage
Spur of the moment purchase but I quickly lost interest because I truly wanted a genuine antique 1903 Olds
$5000 or Best Offer
Located 20...

FOR SALE
1908 Black Highwheeler Motorbuggy Model 112
Made in Auburn Indiana and sold in Chicago Illinois
Barn find and unmolested
Maintained as preservation quality
Runs and drives
Right hand steering
Chain drive
Bulb horn and Bermuda Bell
Original headlights and tail light
Seats have original horsehair stuffing
All wood solid
All sheet metal is...

WTB: 1919-1921 Coupe with a pickup bed instead of the turtle deck. Running and drivable. Not interested in a Roadster pickup. 1919-1921 Coupe with turtle deck will be considered. (Am posting for a neighbor who does not have internet.) All leads are appreciated. Please send pictures via PM messaging. Thank you.

Found and bought..a '26 was...

I have a 1914 Ambulance project that I started a year ago and I have to many projects at this point in life to finish it . This is a quick project that has all the items to make it a neat little WW I Ambulance. Asking $7,500 O. B. O. Send e-mail for pictures or contact# to discuss the project.Thanks, Dennis

Already been machined.
Can take to Hershey.
$450

1909-10 Cylinder head with an old but nice repair. There are 4, approximately 1/8”, holes that will need to be filled. Will make a nice head. Very hard to find. $500 can deliver to Hershey if paid in advance. PayPal friends and family will work for me.
Robbie

Well, it's back on the market. Hard to believe how many serious tire kickers are out there leading us down a path and then just fading away! And I won't mention any names. So anyone that was thoroughly disappointed for missing out, you now have a second chance. This could vie for the finest restored Model T Ford Torpedo Roadster in the world....

Just picked up a mother load of 26-7 parts, Tudors , roadster, coupes, touring and chassis, bunch of wire wheels and hubs, will bring any and all to Hershey, Have titles for six cars all unrestored, just posted on Facebook Model T today of the haul.

One pair of nice 26/27 front wire wheel hubs. No visible cracks. Lugs tight. Threads look good. Price for the pair is $275 plus $16.50 domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951)805 0928

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Cleaning up some stuff for mu swapmeet stock today and I stumbled over this among some other trinkets from one of our USA trips. 20241005_131741.jpg It is just about the size of quarter
I have no use for it. If it is of any interest to anyone, just send me an email.

Allan from down under.

First, I want to sing the praises of the MTFCA and especially Mr. Strickland a nearby member. After the flood I posted that I was in urgent need of someone who could get my Maxwell and take it somewhere to try to get the water out of everything. Mr. Strickland without hesitation came to the rescue and went above and beyond to save the old car. It...

The answer is these two have useful tips. They need to be aware of going downhill with retarded spark and not using the parking brake to slow down as much, disconnecting the engine losing the transmission brake.

The 1926/‘27 Fordor has three window shade rods. One longer rear window shade rod and two shorter rear side window shade rods. I have the rear rod and need the two side window shade rods. It does not need to be for a Fordor or for the rear side windows since they are so rare, but two rear window shade rods for any 1926/‘27 closed car (Coupe,...

A local resident inherited a model t truck that had a flat. Tire. The local tire shop would,t touch it and was referred to me. I had experience with split rims on a roadster that I had and unowned that their is a way to lock the rim after putting tire on. This rim had no way to lock it and I am asking if anyone has a photo of what locking...

Here you can view a short video depicting the camping setup:

Longing for Adventure and Learning from the Sages
The acquisition of a motor car transforms transportation from mere practicality into a splendid gateway for adventure. Having primarily utilized my Model T Ford for quotidian errands, I found myself inspired by the delightful...

Has anyone heard from any of our members who are in the Hurricane area? I wonder if any Model T's have been damaged or members flooded out of homes?
Norm

For those of you that have wondered what the competition was like as Chevrolet began to outsell our first love......the Model T Ford, here's your chance to own one. For Sale is a 1926 Chevrolet Superior K 5 passenger touring. This is an older show quality restoration, extremely well maintained with less than 3000 miles driven since it received a...

I would like to buy a 1914 or older Model T Touring for use in Parades and touring.
Thanks,
Jerry
574-952-4550
myclassic29@gmail.com

Everything is brand new as I am now fabricating all the components used. Starter or Generator (use your 3rd brush holder on gens).

I’ll sell some of these to forum members.
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$45 + shipping. (Compare at $60 with used parts)

I will also be selling the rebuild kits with all new components (use your brush plate) for $25+ shipping....

An Original 1920's Facts from Ford 4th addition Sept 1920
Fair condition
72 pages
9 x6 signed on the inside of the from page by H Ford
$65us plus postage

I have a friend who is looking to buy a starter equipped Touring. He'd prefer something within 5-7 hours of southwest Michigan. He likes my '26 Touring (which is not for sale) and wants something similar in terms of condition, i.e. may need a littletinkering, runs, drves, not a project.

Thanks everyone.

For sale 1914 Model T Ford touring car, engine casting date 2-20-2014. The car runs and drives well after being revived from 25 years of storage in 2017. Mechanical components have been checked and refreshed including the following: new tires, Brassworks flat tube radiator, rebuilt Holley G carburetor, rebuilt coils, TW timer and more.
The...

An Original 1912 Ford Times in good condition,
April-May 9 x 61/4 x24 pages
$80us plus postage

… I didn’t :oops: The foam crap needs to be replaced occasionally. I haven’t driven the roadster since the 2019 Covered Bridges tour where it performed flawlessly. So the other day I figured I’d wash off the dust. Air the tires and pour 2 gallons into the gas tank. Also serviced the radiator. Primed her 3 times with ignition off and she started...

Original 1912 Sales Booklet in very good condition
2nd Addition April 1912
12 pages , 6 x 31/2
$125us plus postage

Original 1912 Sales Booklet in excellent condition
32 pages measuring 7 1/2 x 5
$125 plus postage
WE can't get all the photos on so if you want more please ontact us.

Original 1910-1912 Left Hand Drive Rubes triple twist horn, it has a reproduction 65 long brass tube and a repo front has been put onto the horn.
$350US plus freight

Kingston 5 Ball Carburetor #128872. Appears to be in excellent condition. I didn't disassemble it. Everything visual functions properly and is not loosey goosey. $1250.00.
Ed aka #4

Our coupe did not come with a windshield. So, I had no idea what all parts are needed. I went to the vendors and documented everything 26 coupe windshield. Many items did not specify coupe or whether they were for a closed or open car. Remember, our T came with nothing windshield related, nothing to compare to and we started with no knowledge of...

for sale: original exhaust manifold with lovers. very good condition. $200 plus freight
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For sale: differential spider $25 plus postage

melbanolan@aol.com or cell 314-575-7115 for pictures

For sale top saddle pads & straps 17/27 $16 pair
windshield rubber H 22/27 $3
horn casing $10
NOS freeze plus brass 3/3 steel 1/3
NOS Mag spools $1.75 each
NOS distributor cap $9
oil pan supports $34/pr. 26/27
dust cap $11 each
plus postage

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For sale: Steering wheel spider in very good condition. $35 plus postage

Now $30 plus shipping

For sale: New in package Brass steering wheel nut $10 plus postage

Also have a black painted used nut, black with most of the paint gone and a fair nickle $5 each plus postage

call 314-575-7115 or email melbanolan@aol.com for pictures

for sale: front axle with Ford script, left and right springs perches with nuts and a bushing $175 plus shipping
in good condition just needs cleaned, only surface rust.
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For sale: muffler with cast iron ends and kidney shaped rear hole. has no tailpipe. $50 plus shipping
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comes with mounting brackets

For sale: Good steering shaft $100 plus shipping
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NEW PRICE for shaft $75 plus shipping

For sale: Running board tire pump $75 plus postage
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For sale: Ford script head with made in USA $100 plus shipping 20240507_155020.jpg

For sale: Wood hubs and flange. good condition $250 plus postage
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For sale: New Anco timer with rotor, pin and retainer. cover will need cleaned from light rust from sitting. $75 plus shipping
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surface rust

email melbanolan@aol.com or text 314-575-7115

I am considering to change my Z head for a Prus head from Snyders or a Sherman style head from Lang’s. These look the same, but did anyone measure the volume of the chamber?

In good condition with a few small bumps to the aluminum case cover. Asking $60 plus postage.
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In excellent original condition. Asking $50 plus postage.
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This is a hard to find camshaft gear for completing a Thomas timer. Under close inspection the gear appears to be unused. Asking $75 plus postage. Thomas Timer Elevator Cam Gear 1.jpg thomas ad.jpg

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WTB low and brake pedal extensions.

Hey all,

I am building a 1917 Great war no brass car.
There for I am looking for the 1917 hood shoulders.
Are there some where available? Even used will be Ok.
Or are there photos or drawings available to build them myself?

Thanks
Andre
Belgium

Some of the things I am bringing to Hershey, spaces RCG 41-43 (Lang’s Old Car Parts:

Early cylinder heads, 12-13 pan, complete Rubes double twist horn set up.
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‘10-12 Heinze coil box, good coils, new points.
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Show quality 1911 Kingston 5-ball restored by the late Russ Potter
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New RV...

Pair of nice used wire wheel Front Hubs 300$ plus the ride

Wire rear hubs good shape $300 plus the ride

For sale 3 differential carriers used fresh off the barn shelf with Spiders inside and used ring gears 94$ each shipped if you buy more that one we can figure out shipping

I am wanting to buy a Ruckstell rear end. Does anyone have one that they are willing to sell?

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For Sale Rubes horn $150 plus shipping.

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Asking $65 plus Postage. Catseye black 1.jpg Catseye black 2.jpg Catseye black 3.jpg

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Hello,

I'm looking to purchase an original key for a 1927 Roadster Decklid.

Thanks,
Howard

Here’s a progress picture of the bed

I love my enclosed trailer for hauling my cars. However, towing a trailer is like pulling a great big box and I can't see anything behind me!

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I would love to get a wireless back up camera to be able to see behind while backing up and as a rear view mirror.

My thought was to wire the camera to the license plate light,...

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For sale: a pair of brake shoes $50 plus shipping
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From a recent estate sale. Nice pair of front wire wheel hubs. No welded studs. Threads look great. Price is $300 for the pair plus domestic shipping. Now includes free domestic shipping. :) Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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These came out of the late Bud Hand estate. Bud was a well known SoCal Speed guru back in the day. These aps are often used when fitting an oversize crankshaft. Get the entire lot shown for $75 plus $16.50 domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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The red jewel lens measures 2 inches in diameter. This was part of a larger setup but can easily be repurposed for your car. Asking $45 plus postage.
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Get look for period dressing. The seam on the side of one glove will need to be restitched. Asking $50 plus postage. Gauntlet 1.jpg Gauntlet 2.jpg Gauntlet 3.jpg

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Box and lid in primmer. Needs a wood kit. Comes with the original factory hardware minus a few small nuts and bolts. Asking $40 plus postage. coil box 1.jpg Coil box 2.jpg Coil box 3.jpg Coil box 4.jpg

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I have a new one to me, my number one coil
Keeps shorting out and going dead. It’s on my 1912 that has rebuilt coils. The coil will work for about 20 minutes like clock work and then stop working. It is isolated to number one cylinder and it is making me crazy.

I have soldered brass tabs onto the buttons on the coil to add brass shim To make up...

Fully restored 1922 Ford Model T Touring.

New paint, upholstery, wiring, lights, wheels, tires, metal fenders, skirts and hood. I had the engine, transmission and differential completely reworked by a profession model T mechanic, and it has a new exhaust, 6V starter, generator and distributor. The radiator was just re-cored last month and is...

For Sale Rare 1947 Mercury 114X coupe. Very good sold body, nice interior. Great chrome and stainless. Paint will shine up nice. It has been in storage for a several years and will need gas tank repair brake bleeding. It has an optional visor. Original flat head V/8 and 3 speed. Very nice dash. $9,500. NO TEXTING five07458677eight. Located in S....